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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 29
High-Priced Reliever is Underperforming for Pirates
After being given a $10.5 million contract by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Aroldis Chapman has been a disappointment recently. After a good start to the season, Chapman now has an ERA of 6.00, a WHIP of 1.889, and a FIP of 5.05 at the close of Sunday’s action.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 25
What’s Wrong With Aroldis Chapman?
Aroldis Chapman’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates began as anyone who is familiar with the veteran relief ace would have expected. The Pirates ponied up $10.5 million to sign Chapman as a free agent in the offseason and it looked like money well spent through the first two weeks of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 25
Chapman Takes Loss as Sánchez’s Homer Sinks Pirates 7-5
Aroldis Chapman was on the verge of stranding the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth, but former batter mate Gary Sánchez had other plans. Sánchez,
Pittsburgh Pirates News / CBSSports.com / April 19
Aroldis Chapman suspension: Pirates reliever has punishment reduced after arguing balls and strikes
Chapman had his suspension cut from two games to one
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / April 19
Yankees castaway gets suspended 2 games for ‘inappropriate actions’
Former Yankees star closer Aroldis Chapman and has had an interesting story over the past few years, leaving the Bronx after refusing to join the team for the postseason and promptly signing with the Kansas City Royals that following off-season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Aroldis Chapman suspended by MLB over brief exchange with umpire
Though it is far from his first one, Aroldis Chapman may have just gotten the strangest suspension of his MLB career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / April 18
LHP Aroldis Chapman suspended 2 games for 'inappropriate actions'
Major League Baseball suspended Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Aroldis Chapman for two games and fined him for "inappropriate actions" during the eighth inning of a 6-3 loss to the host New York Mets on Monday, the league announced Thursday.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 18
Aroldis Chapman Receives Two Game Suspension For Actions Vs Mets
Pirates’ relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman received a two-game suspension for his actions during Monday’s game against the Mets, when home plate umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected him for an undisclosed comment during the bottom of the eighth inning.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Jazz Chisholm had strange reaction to striking out against Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman has more than 1,000 strikeouts in his MLB career, but we can safely say no batter has enjoyed getting fanned by the flamethrower more than Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm.
Texas Rangers News / FanNation Inside The Rangers / March 4
Former Rangers Pitcher Compared To deGrom
The Texas Rangers used pitcher Cole Ragans as part of a trade to acquire relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman last season. In the short term, that paid off. Chapman helped the Rangers win their first World Series title.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 21
Johan Oviedo Forming Tight Relationship With Fellow Countryman
Johan Oviedo was often absent from his locker at Pittsburgh Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla. No, it’s not because the soon-to-be 26-year-old is out for the year after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the offseason.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 2
What Aroldis Chapman brings to the Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have quietly upgraded their roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 31
Pirates DFA Canaan Smith-Njigba, Make Aroldis Chapman Signing Official
Aroldis Chapman has passed his physical and his one-year, $10.5 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates is now official. In order to make room for the veteran left-handed reliever, the Pirates designated outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
What Signing Aroldis Chapman Means for the Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ signing of Aroldis Chapman has turned an already-strong bullpen into one of the best in baseball. Chapman’s move to Pittsburgh marks the sixth team of his MLB career.
MLB News / Trade Talk Sports / January 22
Pirates Sign Aroldis Chapman to One-Year Contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a big addition to their bullpen, and have signed reliever Aroldis Chapman to a one-year, $10.5 million contract. Heading into the offseason, the expectation was that the Pirates would look to add another high-impact reliever to their bullpen.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22
Aroldis Chapman agrees to one-year deal with this NL team
Aroldis Chapman is officially headed to his fourth team in two years.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22
Pirates to sign seven-time All-Star closer
The Pirates are in agreement with closer Aroldis Chapman.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22
Mets interested in former Yankees All-Star closer
The New York Mets aren’t entering the 2024 season with the same zeal team owner Steve Cohen has shown in past offseasons. But that doesn’t mean the team isn’t looking to improve.
Texas Rangers News / FanNation Inside The Rangers / January 8
Is Aroldis Chapman Better Than You Think?
There doesn’t appear to be too much smoke when it comes to Aroldis Chapman returning to the Texas Rangers. Even with needs in the bullpen, it seems the World Series champions aren’t planning a reunion with the “Cuban Missile.” Much of the relief focus during the offseason has been on the Josh Hader pursuit.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
What does the free agent market hold for these two veteran left-handers?
The market for pure relievers has been deathly slow this winter.
Texas Rangers News / FanNation Inside The Rangers / October 31
Payback for Chapman in Crucial 8th Inning Escape
PHOENIX — With a run in and a runner on first with no outs, Aroldis Chapman was holding Game 3 — and perhaps the Texas Rangers' World Series title hopes — in his oversized left hand in the eighth inning Monday night.
Texas Rangers News / FanNation Inside The Rangers / July 24
Chapman Allows First Homer Since 2022
Texas Rangers reliever Aroldis Chapman gave up his first home run in more than a year when he allowed a three-run shot to Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick in the seventh inning of Monday’s game at Minute Maid Park.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30
Rangers bolster bullpen drastically with Aroldis Chapman trade
The Texas Rangers made a huge move to strengthen their bullpen, trading for Kansas City Royals reliever Aroldis Chapman.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8
Royals exploring trade scenarios involving Aroldis Chapman
Few players are more obvious trade candidates than Aroldis Chapman. The star reliever is on a one-year contract for a Royals club that dropped to 18-44 after being swept by the Marlins this week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2023
Aroldis Chapman reportedly turned down more lucrative offer to sign with Royals
Joining the Royals for his 14th major league season marks the end of Chapman's long tenure with the Yankees. Chapman spent the last seven seasons in the Bronx, where he received three All-Star nods.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18, 2023
Royals, Padres among teams interested in reliever Aroldis Chapman
Both the Royals and Padres have some level of interest free-agent lefty Aroldis Chapman, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. This comes just one day after the Marlins were also reported to have interest in the former Yankees, Cubs and Reds closer.
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